Breed Finder

FIND YOUR

PERFECT PET

Wonder which dog or cat best fits your lifestyle? We'll narrow down over 300 breeds for you.

THE BASICS

I'm looking for a:

Dog

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RATE YOUR BREED CHARACTERISTICS

On a scale of 1 to 5 (for example, 1 is less affectionate; 5 is more affectionate), rate your desired level of the following characteristics. Skip characteristics that are not important to you, but the more characteristics you select, the more accurate your results will be.

Adaptable

How easily a dog deals with change.

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Affectionate

Amount of warmth or friendliness displayed.

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Barking Tendencies

Breed's level of vocalization.

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Cat Friendly

Tendency toward a tolerance for cats and a lower prey drive.

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Child Friendly

Dogs that tend to be more sturdy, playful and easygoing around children and more tolerant of children's behavior.

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Dog Friendly

Tendency to enjoy or tolerate other dogs.

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Exercise Needs

Level of daily activity needed.

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Intelligent

A dog's thinking and problem-solving ability (not trainability).

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Playful

How lighthearted and spirited a dog tends to be.

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Shedding Level

Amount and frequency of dog hair shedding.

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Trainable

Level of ease in learning something new and a willingness to try new things.

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Apartment Friendly

Factors such as dog size and his tendency to make noise.

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Grooming Needs

Amount of bathing, brushing, even professional grooming needed.

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Social Needs

Preferred amount of interaction with other pets and humans.

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Stranger Friendly

Tendency to be welcoming to new people.

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Territorial

A dog's inclination to be protective of his home, yard or even car.

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Watchdog Instincts

A breed that is likely to alert you to the presence of strangers.

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RATE YOUR BREED CHARACTERISTICS

On a scale of 1 to 5 (for example, 1 is less affectionate; 5 is more affectionate), rate your desired level of the following characteristics. Skip characteristics that are not important to you, but the more characteristics you select, the more accurate your results will be.

Adaptable

How easily a cat deals with change.

Less (1)

More (5)

Affectionate

Amount of warmth or friendliness displayed.

Less (1)

More (5)

Child Friendly

Cats that tend to be more playful and easygoing around children and are more tolerant of children's behavior.